What are the responsibilities and job description for the 24-25 Special Education Para-Professional position at Putnam Valley Public Schools?
Job Title : Paraprofessional
Reports to : Principal and teacher(s)
Primary Purpose :
Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.
Qualifications :
Education / Certification :
Tier 1 - General Education Setting - Title I)
- High School Diploma, General Educational Development Diploma (GED), or other certificate of high school equivalency recognized by the State of Oklahoma; and
- Meets one of the following :
- Has completed at least forty-eight (48) credit hours of college coursework at an institution of higher education,
- Has obtained an Associate degree or higher; or,
- Has passed either the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET), obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through completion of the ACT WorkKeys assessment, or passed the ParaPro Assessment.
Tier 2 - Special Education)
Special Knowledge / Skills :
Ability to work with children with disabilities.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of general office equipment.
Experience :
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties :
Instructional Support
Student Management
Other
Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :
Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students.
Posture : Frequent standing; kneeling / squatting, bending / stooping, pushing / pulling, and twisting.
Motion : Frequent walking and reaching.
Lifting : Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment.
Environment : Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases).
Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required
